In this episode, Abbe sits down with Marco Borges, author of The Greenprint, to hear about how to help your body and the planet, and what it's like to work with Beyoncé. Then, Amy, Abbe, Emma discuss books that remind them of Zadie Smith's White Teeth. Finally, our Book Doctor Stella delivers this week's litscriptions, offering up books to matc ...…

Abbe interviews The Spy and The Traitor author Ben Macintyre and talks about his love of spies and what is so divine about John le Carré. Later, she sits down with author Annalena McAfee about her novel, Hame, set in the Scottish Hebrides islands. Finally, Emma and Abbe try to guess celebrity audiobook narrators. For more information about the ...…

In this episode, Emma, Amy, and Abbe chat about the books they're reading right now. Abbe speaks with Transparent creator and author Jill Soloway to talk about their memoir, She Wants It. Finally, the co-hosts discuss Michelle Obama's best-selling memoir Becoming. For more information about the books we discuss in this—and every—episode, visit ...…

In this episode, Abbe sits down with actress and author Meg Tilly to talk about her debut romantic thriller, Solace Island. Next, Abbe, Emma, and Amy talk books that remind them of Emily St. John Mandel's novel Station Eleven. Finally, the co-hosts discuss books that center on wacky families and make you appreciate your own family this holiday ...…

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Modern HERstory author and activist Blair Imani to talk about the women and gender nonbinary people who have changed and are changing the world. Next, the Read it Forward editors come up with read-alikes for The Handmaid's Tale and also proffer books that feel like their favorite holiday movies.…

Emma and Abbe chat with Forever35 podcast hosts, Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer, about books, authors, skincare, and self-care. Doree Shafrir is the author of the novel Startup, and the editor of an essay collection titled Love, Mom: Poignant, Goofy, Brilliant Messages from Home. Kate Spencer is the author of the memoir The Dead Moms Club. As c ...…

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim to discuss diverse books and authors and her new anthology, Well-Read Black Girl: Finding our Stories, Discovering Ourselves. Then, Atomic Habits author James Clear stops into the studio to talk about how his book can teach us to change our lives, one tiny change at a ...…

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Bibliophile author Jane Mount to talk about how her love of books has inspired her art. Next, Abbe and Emma are joined in the studio by Amy and special guest Emily Hughes for their own mini book club for Tana French's In The Woods. Finally, Emma and Abbe chat with author and comedian Maeve Higgins about her ...…

On this week's episode, our book doctor Stella stops by to recommend books for every mood, then Abbe, Emma, and Amy chat about the best books to read if you love Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Finally, Emma and Abbe try to guess the identity of celebrity audiobook narrators. For more information about the books we discuss in this—and every—episode, vi ...…

In this episode, Abbe interviews Vanessa Hua, author of A River of Stars, Emma and Abbe gab about the books they've enjoyed recently, and Abbe sits down in the studio to talk to Young Benjamin Franklin author, Nick Bunker, about a book he thinks you've gotta read. For more information about the books we discuss in this—and every—episode, visit ...…

In the first episode of Season 2, Abbe, Amy, and Emma are recommending the spookiest reads they can handle! Next, they get the opportunity to sit down with Chelsea Clinton and talk about her inspiring new book for kids, Start Now! Finally, book doctor Stella joins them in the studio to recommend books to suit every mood! [Click here for a list ...…

In this bonus episode of the Read it Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma ask Amy Brinker, host of the former podcast, Beaks and Geeks, and new co-host of the Read it Forward podcast, to sit down with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation. Having recently published her second novel (her first novel was Eileen; she has also publis ...…

In this bonus episode of the Read it Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma ask Amy Brinker, host of the former podcast, Beaks and Geeks, and new co-host of the Read it Forward podcast, to sit down with Tommy Orange, author of There There. On the eve of There There's publication date, the two talk about Tommy's writing process and the inspiration behin ...…

In this episode, Abbe and Emma share the books they're reading with one another. Then, they ask friend and host of the podcast Beaks & Geeks, Amy Brinker, into the studio for a Book Club for Three, and chat about The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Book Doctor Stella stops by and diagnoses readers, giving three books to read to heal any mood. F ...…

On this week's episode, Emma quizzes Abbe on all things Danielle Steel—about how many bestsellers she's written, what authors have outsold her and her main characters and plot points. Then, they sit down with Olympic medalist and author Deena Kastor about running marathons, writing her first book, Let Your Mind Run, and what nonfiction read she ...…

On this week's episode, Abbe and Emma sit down with author Fiona Davis and talk all about her marvelous NYC-set historical fiction, including her brand-new novel The Masterpiece. Fiona Davis also tells readers about the two books she thinks everyone should read. Then, the Book Doctor, Stella, stops by and gives listeners a litscription for book ...…

On this week's episode, Abbe and Emma head to the beach with perfect brand-new beach reads in their beach bags. Then, they share books that feel similar to the college-set, murder mystery that is Donna Tartt's The Secret History. Taraneh Djangi from Penguin Random House Audio comes into the studio and quizzes—and stumps—Abbe and Emma about cele ...…

On this week's episode, as the summer heats up, Emma and Abbe read books that are set in icy locations. Then, Emma speaks with author Sally Franson about her debut novel, A Lady's Guide to Selling Out, and the books they loved as both children and adults. Finally, The Book Doctor Stella offers up litscriptions for if you're feeling dejected, se ...…

On this week's episode, co-hosts Abbe and Emma discuss books that remind them of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, invite Amy Kaufman, author of Bachelor Nation, into the studio to discuss The Bachelorette and give us a book she thinks everyone should read, and finally, in honor of the 4th of July, Emma and Abbe pick a few books to help rea ...…

Co-hosts Abbe Wright and Emma Shafer invite friend of the pod, Margaret Dunham, into the studio to tell listeners about a book of short stories she thinks everyone should read; then, Abbe interviews Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of A Place for Us, about her debut novel; The Book Doctor Stella Spiegel swings by to match great books with any mood; ...…

Co-hosts Abbe Wright and Emma Shafer tell listeners the books they're currently reading, talk about their favorite reads about female friendship, offer up some Read-Alikes for the fabulous Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, and invite Books for Better Living editor Ta-Tanisha Williams into the studio to chat about the book she thinks everyone ha ...…

Read it Forward editors Emma Shafer and Abbe Wright host a Book Club for Two and discuss Kimmery Martin's novel Grey's Anatomy-esque novel, The Queen of Hearts. They do a Read-Alike for Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, hear from The Book Doctor and invite editor Jesse Aylen into the studio to tell us about a book he thinks You've Gotta Rea ...…

Read it Forward editors Emma Shafer and Abbe Wright introduce the new Read it Forward podcast. They do a Read-Alike for Nina George's The Little Paris Bookshop, hear from The Book Doctor and invite Frances Mayes, the bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, into the studio to talk about her new book, Women in Sunlight. Click here for a full ...…